FCO
Rome
Italy
14,975 km
9,305 miles
KUC
Kuria
Kiribati
Distance
14,975 km
9,305 mi / 8,086 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Europe/Rome
Heading
27°
north northeast

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FCO KUC
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Kuria Airport
IATA Code FCO KUC
ICAO Code LIRF NGKT
City Rome Kuria
Country Italy Kiribati
Timezone Europe/Rome Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 15 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 0.220000, 173.440000

Rome (FCO) to Kuria (KUC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Kuria Airport (KUC) in Kuria, Kiribati is 14,975 kilometers (9,305 miles / 8,086 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Italy with Kiribati. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:59 in Rome, it's 03:59 in Kuria. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Kuria (KUC) to Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 340° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) and Kuria Airport (KUC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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